Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 403

6D2-10 CRANKING SYSTEM
S O L E N O I D S W I T C H D I S A S S E M B L Y
f. The starter solenoid switch is serviced as an assembly.
The cover can be removed to inspect the contacts and contact
disc if necessary.
STARTER ASSEMBLY
20.
Assemble the
armature and clutch as
follows:
a. Lubricate drive end of armature shaft with lubricant
1960954 or equivalent.
b. Install center bearing (diesel starters) with bearing to-
ward the armature winding. Then install the fiber washer on
the armature shaft.
c. Slide clutch assembly onto armature shaft with pinion
away from armature.
d. Slide retainer onto shaft with cupped side facing the end
of shaft.
e. Install snap ring into
groove
on armature shaft.
f. Install thrust washer on shaft.
g. Position retainer and thrust washer with snap ring in be-
tween. Using two pliers, grip retainer and thrust washer or
collar and squeeze until snap ring is forced into retainer and is
held securely in groove in armature shaft.
21. Lubricate drive gear housing bushing with lubricant
1960954 or equivalent.
22. Engage
shift
lever yoke with clutch and slide complete
assembly into drive gear housing.
On non-diesel starters the shift lever may be installed in
drive gear housing first.
23. Install the shift lever pivot bolt. Tighten secure-
ly.
24. Install solenoid assembly.
25. Apply sealer. No. 1050026 or equivalent to solenoid
flange where field frame contacts it.
I N S T A L L I N G R E T A I N E R , W A S H E R AND R I N G
26. Position field frame against drive gear housing on align
meni pin using care to prevent damage to brushes.
27. Lubricate commutator end-frame bushing with lubricant
1960954 or equivalent.
28. Install washer on armature shaft and slide end frame onto
shaft, then install and tighten through-bolts. On diesel starter,
install insulator and then end frame onto shaft. Then install
through bolts, making sure they pass through bolt holes in in-
sulator.
29. Connect the field coil connector to the solenoid terminal.
30. Check pinion clearance as outlined under PINION
C L E A R A N C E .
520046-6D
Fig. 806 Starter Motor Disassembly, Test and Reassembly 5 of 6